What is PMTO?

PMTO empowers parents, our primary treatment agents. ISII mentors will work with trainees to identify and build strengths in the family.

PMTO is an evidence-based structured intervention program to help parents and caregivers manage the behavior of the children they are responsible for. It is designed to promote social skills and cooperation and prevent, reduce and reverse the development of moderate to severe conduct problems in children age 4 – 12.

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Core components of PMTO:

1. Encouragement of positive
   behavior
2. Systematic, mild consequences
   for negative behavior
   
3. Monitoring
4. Problem-solving
5. Positive involvement

Supporting components of PMTO:

1. Observing and recording behavior
   
2. Regulating emotions
   
3. Fostering communication through
   cooperation
   

Important therapeutic strategies in
PMTO:

1. Supporting and encouraging the
   development of parenting skills
   
2. Helping to overcome resistance to
   change patterns of interaction
   
3. Using variety in the approach
   
4. Learning through role-playing and
   problem solving
   

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